Kent · England
Hog Roast for Film Crews in Dover, Kent
Looking for a hog roast for the crew in Dover? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Period locations
- Commercials and music videos
- Long shoot days
A hog roast near Dover
Film set catering in Dover, carved to order
Rural and period locations near Dover can be miles from anywhere to eat, so hot food at base matters. For ad shoots and long shoot days, we can cook new potatoes, a vegan option and rotisserie chicken.
For a shoot in Dover, tell us where base is and how to reach it. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your crew.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from vehicles and equipment
- One contact for the day
- Somewhere for crew to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Dover
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Dover
Also in Dover
Dover for film and TV crews
Dover is in Kent. We bring a hog roast for the crew to shoots anywhere in Dover, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For crew arriving by train, the closest railway station is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Dover is about 65 miles from central London. The coast is within about 2 miles of Dover, and coastal unit bases can be exposed, so plan where crew will eat.
For shoots in CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many crew. Whether your shoot is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Dover sits on or near the A2 and A20, so getting the roaster to your shoot is simple. If your venue is just outside Dover, we also cover River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for shoots.
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bull pub (less than half a mile south-west)
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Every shoot is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your shoot for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose a hog roast in Dover?
Some productions combine a hog roast with their usual caterer. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Dover hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or the cost guide.
FAQs for Dover
How far is Dover from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Dover?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about crew who do not eat pork?
There are chicken, lamb, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal is not available.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, daylight in Dover lasts until about 9:15pm, so a wrap party can run into the evening.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check access to base and quote.
- We agree our position at base with the location manager.
- We roast through the morning and carve fast when lunch is called.
- We pack up and leave the base tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
When lunch is called, we carve fast.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Dover
It feeds a crew quickly once carving starts.
Here’s what people in Dover most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Rural locations
- Shoots on location
- Wrap parties
- Crew thank-you days
Dover is on or near the A2 and A20, good for unit base access.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards